Total births
646
Girls' name · since 1978
Riah
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 646 babies named Riah, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3605
- among girls today
- 646
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Riah is the #3605 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 646 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Riah recorded 646 times among girls since 1978, holding rank #3605 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #3605 among girls today
- 646 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Riah is currently the #3605 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 646 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3605
- among girls today
- 646
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Riah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3605
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Riah was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
43 babies were named Riah in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Riah compares
646 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Riah's all-time total is 69% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 646 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Riah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Riah's full recorded timeline at 2009, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Riah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,605
Active since
1978
Riah popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Riah popularity over time - boys
15 total births recorded since 2016 (Riah as boys' name)
Riah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Riah's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Riah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
226 births
- 2020s
2020s
221 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 226 births (35% of all-time use).
How Riah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Riah's total volume
Riah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Riah by state
Where Riah concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 2.2% |
California share of Riah's total US births 3.3%
Even split
21 of 646 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riah? ▼
646 babies have been named Riah since 1978. It currently ranks #3605 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 43 births.
When was Riah most popular? ▼
Riah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Riah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riah are California (21 births), Texas (14 births).
How long has the name Riah been used? ▼
Records for Riah go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Riah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ria, Rianna, Rian, Riana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Riah's data
- Riah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (226 total births) through the 2020s (221) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Riahs (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Riah
Nearby Names Like Riah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riah
Ria Girl
#2495 4,115 births
Rianna Girl
#6730 3,826 births
Rian Girl
#3192 3,494 births
Riana Girl
#5062 2,286 births
Rianne Girl
#10501 951 births
Compare Riah side by side: Riah vs Ria Riah vs Rianna Riah vs Rian
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Riah: #3605 Girls' Name - 646 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Riah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.